Styx is best known for the hit songs "Lady", "Come Sail Away", "Babe", "Boat on the River", "The Best of Times", "Too Much Time on My Hands", "Renegade" and "Mr. Roboto". The band has had four consecutive albums certified multi-platinum by the RIAA.
Lorelei
Styx Lyrics
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As gentle as a butterfly, she moves without a sound
I call her on the telephone, she says be there by eight
Tonight's the night she's movin' in and I can hardly wait
The way she moves, oh oh oh, I gotta say
Lorelei, let's live together
Lorelei, let's live together
Brighter than the stars, forever
Oh baby, forever
Her eyes become a paradise, she softly speaks my name
She brightens every lonely night, no one's quite the same
She calls me on the telephone, she says be there by eight
Tonight's the night she's movin' in, it's time to celebrate
The way she moves, oh oh oh, I gotta say
Lorelei, let's live together
Brighter than the stars, forever
Lorelei, let's live together
Brighter than the stars, forever
Baby, baby, forever
Lorelei, let's live together
Brighter than the stars, forever
Lorelei, let's live together
Brighter than the stars, forever
Lorelei, let's live together
Brighter than the stars, forever
Lorelei, let's live together
Brighter than the stars, forever
Lorelei, let's live together
The lyrics to Styx's song "Lorelei" describe the singer's infatuation with a woman named Lorelei. He is enamored with her graceful movements and charming personality, and eagerly anticipates her moving in with him. Throughout the song, he expresses his desire to spend his life with her, and imagines a bright future together under the stars.
The reference to "Lorelei" is a nod to German folklore, in which Lorelei is a siren who lures sailors to their deaths with her song. This connection to a seductive, mythical figure adds a layer of romanticism to the lyrics.
The song is also notable for its catchy melody and upbeat tempo. The chorus in particular is easy to sing along to, making it a popular choice for radio play and live performances.
Line by Line Meaning
When I think of Lorelei, my head turns all around
The mere thought of Lorelei makes me feel dizzy and overwhelmed.
As gentle as a butterfly, she moves without a sound
Lorelei moves gracefully and silently, like a delicate butterfly.
I call her on the telephone, she says be there by eight
Lorelei requested me to be there at eight when I called her.
Tonight's the night she's movin' in and I can hardly wait
I am eagerly waiting for Lorelei to move in tonight.
The way she moves, oh oh oh, I gotta say
Lorelei's movements make me feel enchanted and mesmerized.
Her eyes become a paradise, she softly speaks my name
When Lorelei looks at me and utters my name in a gentle tone, I feel like I am in paradise.
She brightens every lonely night, no one's quite the same
Lorelei has the power to make every night less lonely, and she has an impact on everyone she meets.
She calls me on the telephone, she says be there by eight
Lorelei asked me to be at someplace by eight when she called me on the phone.
Tonight's the night she's movin' in, it's time to celebrate
We need to celebrate tonight as this is the night that Lorelei is moving in.
Lorelei, let's live together
Brighter than the stars, forever
Lorelei, let's live together
Brighter than the stars, forever
Oh baby, forever
I am proposing to Lorelei that we should live together happily and shine brighter than the stars, forever.
Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Dennis De Young, James Young
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@bobmccouy8769
My granddaughter was born 2 hours ago. Her name is Lorelei. I've been pushing for this name for the past 5 months. I found out 30 minutes before her birth that she would be named Lorelei. How can she not grow up to be the coolest kid ever. Lorelei , I'll love you forever. Happy birthday today.
@La_Ru-yg8es
Beautiful! If I had it to do over, I'd take this name into serious consideration for one of my daughters. Glad to hear young parents are choosing this lovely, melodic, rare name. Congrats on the grandbaby, too! I see by your post that she's probably around three or four years old now. 🤗💖🙏
@loreleiharlow6190
hi grandpa i thought you died
@jroth7915
@@loreleiharlow6190 hahaaaaaaaaa
@jimegnor4442
How wonderful!
@lianecornils8733
What a lovely story.
@jessemossberg8108
Love telling the story of how Styx (and REO) played my high school, when on the cusp of fame. A year later they were too big, but for that shining moment...
Oh, to be a teen in the 70's once again.
@robmitchell801
Music has changed forever and you can't get that era back. My parents wanted their era of the big bands back, but that didn't happen except on tape, 8 track, vinyl, and CD. The 70's was a great time to appreciate music.
@chevy2003ism
I seen Styx in Concert in 1976 along with Blue Oyster Cult, and Rush all at the same Concert. It only cost me $6.50..Great Concert to, and I Love this song!
@Worrell057
I've told youngsters about what concerts like that cost back then. If a ticket was $10 I couldn't afford to go, because the extra 3 bucks was my gas money back home.